Shopping Sakaimachi Street, Otaru Chris Barnes Sakaimachi street in central Otaru is a must see when visiting Otaru. Fresh seafood, beautiful glassware shops, tasty sweet shops..
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2025 Mid Feb The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Food The Buffet at Daimaru Sapporo Dan Traylor Looking to fill your stomach at Sapporo station? Head to the eighth floor of the Daimaru department store and line up
Culture Susukino Snow Festival 2025 Early - Mid Feb Susukino's Ice Festival is a part of Sapporo's famous Snow Festival. The festival features detailed ice sculptures, outdoors..
Activities Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer Mount Kuro (Kuro-dake) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is easily accessible from Sounkyo Onsen—thanks to a ropeway an..
Activities Winter Wonderland Of Sounkyo Onsen Katherine Moore Relax in the winter wonderland of Sounkyo Onsen in Central Hokkaido. Explore the gorge, roam the Ice River festival and take a dip..
Activities Heidi Hill Viewpoint Jared Boasen Two river valleys covered in thick forests, green pastures and surrounded by mountains. One view from this vantage point and you..
7 Activities Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.